Alibag is Located at 140-km from Pune
in Raigad District. It is an idyllic town on the western coast of India,
known as the Konkan region. Situated very close to tip across the narrow
strip of the Arabian Sea this is a wonderful place for a day's relaxation.
Besides it's natural beauty, Alibag also has historical monuments, forts,
temples and beautiful beaches.

PRIME ATTRACTIONS

Alibag has a lovely-unspoilt beach. Tourist can enjoy
various hues in the sky at the time of sunrise and sunset from beach. Long
and clean sandy beaches, small boats rocking at the sea and lush greenery
adds to its beauty. There is a historic fort that is now in ruins just off
the beach - the Hirakot Fort.

One of the interesting places is the Kulaba Fort, which lies 1.5-km in
the sea from Alibag. At the time of high tide, the whole Fort is encircled
with water; while at the time of fall, one can even walk to the fort. It
is safe to go in the fort before or after one hour of fall. The Old
Geomagnetic Observatory, which is 150 years old, is also of great
historical importance. The Kulaba Fort and Hirakot Fort give the evidence
of Maratha's bravery. There is Angrewada, the tomb of brave and adamant
Kanhoji Angre and also old temples of Hindu gods that show the historical
importance.

Various places worth seeing in Alibag are the Beaches, the Observatory,
Kanhoji Angre Samadhi, the market place, Uma-Maheshwar temple, Balaji
temple, among others.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Tourists can enjoy their trip to Alibag throughout the
year. For those who relish in boating the best time to visit is from
October to May, as the launch is not recommended during the monsoons
(June-September).

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Mumbai
at 108-km.Pune is another convenient airport at
138-km.

Rail: Nearest railway station from Alibag is Pen at 28-km on
Konkan railway line. Panvel is another convenient railway station at 60-km
on Konkan railway line.

Ferry & Catamarans: Tourist can also visit Alibag easily by
Ferry and Catamarans through sea. Launches and Catamarans are available
from Gateway of India to Mandwa, Revas through sea and from their one can
avail bus facility. Launches are not recommended during the monsoons.

WHERE TO STAY

Accommodation is available at the hotels and tourist
resorts in Alibag.